Karen J. Malachi is the founding attorney of Malachi Legal & Strategic Services, L.L.C., bringing over 3 decades of legal expertise to clients in Georgia, the District of Columbia and throughout the continental U.S.A. Known for her dedication to empowering the community through justice and economic development, Karen provides personalized legal representation, prioritizing the unique needs of each client.

Carol Baskin started practicing family law because she wanted to protect the relationships of families in Georgia. Baskin & Baskin, LLC was founded in 1976 by Carol and her late husband Harris with the vision of premiere legal services backed by exceptional client support. With 100% of her practice devoted to protecting marital and children’s interest, Carol is always ready to fight in court on behalf of her clients if necessary. Carol was the first female attorney outside of Cobb County to start practicing law within Cobb County in the 70’s. She brings over 38 years of law experience to Marietta, specializing in divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, property division, paternity, domestic violence, modifications, and appeals. Carol is a certified registered neutral in General Mediation, Arbitration and Domestic Relations Mediation.

Jonathan Hunt is a practicing lawyer in the state of Georgia specializing in Personal Injury, Domestic, Criminal, Probate and Real Estate Law.

Jonathan A. Alderman is managing partner at the Anderson, Walker & Reichert, LLP, in Macon, Georgia. Estate planning, estate administration, will and trust drafting, contract and prenuptial agreement drafting, adoption, incorporation, business guidance, and charitable organization representation are all within Mr. Alderman's scope of practice. He has also handled cases involving commercial/contract law, real estate, insurance defense, and personal injury. Born in Evansville, Indiana, Jonathan spent his formative years in Cochran, Georgia, where his father served as president of Middle Georgia College and his grandfather, Lucian A. Whipple, practiced law for 75 years before retiring at age 97. In 1981, he graduated with an associate's degree from Middle Georgia College, and in 1983, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Georgia with highest honors and membership in Phi Beta Kappa. In 1986, he graduated with a Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia with honors, and he started working with Anderson, Walker & Reichert in 1986. Mr. Alderman married a Georgia educator; Amy Holland, formerly of Dexter, GA who spent the past four decades instructing students in Jones, Twiggs, Ben Hill, Walton, Baldwin, Bibb and Clarke counties. His daughter Kim works as a nurse practitioner in Columbus, Georgia.

I have witnessed countless people succumb to the pitfalls and confusion of the legal system because they did not have access to affordable legal assistance. Often times simply having counsel made the encounter more endurable. I offer effective and competent counsel on a sliding fee scale for those who may not be able to afford to pay full price for my services. I give 110% to all my clients, regardless of financial circumstances.

Our firm is proud to work closely with Attorney Richard Sarrell of Blairsville, Georgia, in an “of counsel” relationship. This means that while Richard maintains his own independent law practice, he and Daniel collaborate on many cases in an official capacity. For our clients, this arrangement brings the best of both worlds: the personal attention of a small firm, strengthened by the combined experience, insight, and resources of two seasoned attorneys working together. Richard grew up in Blairsville, Georgia, and graduated from Union County High School. After high school, he attended Mercer University, where he graduated with honors. He then attended Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama. While in law school, he participated in numerous mock trial and dispute resolution competitions and was heavily involved in student government. He began practicing law in Blairsville and has remained in Blairsville for his entire career. Outside of work, Richard enjoys cooking, watching college football, and traveling.

Andrea M. Johnson was born in the metro-Atlanta area. She graduated with a Bachelor's in Political Science from Columbus State University and later attended Mercer University School of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate. Since graduating from law school, Attorney Johnson has been practicing in the area of family law. She has tried divorce and modification actions all over the metropolitan Atlanta area as well as around the entire state of Georgia . While she is no stranger to the courtroom, Attorney Johnson represents each client individually and has had great success in settling cases outside of the courtroom to the satisfaction of many clients. Over the recent years, Ms. Johnson has also been appointed in several counties to serve as a guardian ad litem in highly contested custody matters. She finds serving the best interests of a child to be very fulfilling both professionally and personally. Additionally, Ms. Johnson is an appointed Child Advocate Lawyer for the Jackson County Juvenile Court and regularly serves the children of that county who have been remove from their homes and need their voices to be heard. Additionally, Ms. Johnson's estate planning practice is designed to help clients customize their estate plans according to individual needs. Whether that includes preserving a child's inheritance after a divorce or ensuring that your healthcare wishes are met, Ms. Johnson recognizes that estate planning is not a one-size-fits-all practice and she focuses on individualization for each client based on their needs. Finally, if you have been in a car accident and want an honest, yet aggressive lawyer, Ms. Johnson can help you! Her first job in the legal field was during her law school years when she clerked for an insurance defense firm. She quickly became familiar with excuses and loop holes used by insurance companies to avoid payment. Following graduation from law school, she went to work for a small firm with a personal injury practice. Her knowledge of insurance defense was of great value to the firm as she transitioned to Plaintiff's work. Ms. Johnson's personal injury work is focused on motor vehicle accidents. Ms. Johnson has worked in small boutique firms and she served for over eight years with a large international firm. Over the years, she has come to learn that it is not the size of the firm, but the quality of representation that counts. That is why she focuses to make her clients her number one priority!! Attorney Johnson has been appointed to serve as a mentor for new attorneys through the Georgia State Bar Association. Attorney Johnson focuses on ethical representation and is committed to honesty and integrity with each client she represents. Ms. Johnson has office space in Lawrenceville, Cumming, and the Cobb Galleria area.

As a partner in one of the largest law firms in North Georgia, Rustin defended insurance companies and large businesses before co-founding Smith Hulsey. He has handled cases in both federal and state courts, appearing in U.S. District Courts and counties throughout Georgia. He has argued before the Supreme Court of Georgia, and litigated appeals in the Georgia Court of Appeals and U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit. Rustin graduated magna cum laude from the University of Georgia before attending Emory University School of Law, where he was selected for the Dean’s List, received the Dean’s Award, and was recommended for the Kesler-Eidson Trial Techniques Scholarship. Rustin has served on multiple Hall County nonprofit boards, was elected Gainesville Jaycee of the Year in 2011, and was a member of the 2015 State Bar Young Lawyer’s Leadership Academy. Since 2018, other Georgia attorneys have elected Rustin as a “Rising Star” as featured in Super Lawyers magazine.

Chimere Chisolm Trimble is an award-winning attorney and passionate leader in the Georgia legal community, known for her work throughout South Georgia and the Atlanta Metropolitan area. As founder of Chisolm Trimble & Associates, she has been providing legal representation to clients from her offices in Atlanta (Midtown), Douglasville, and Albany. Focusing in the areas of family law, including divorce, custody, spousal / child support, legitimation and estate planning. “I am focused on protecting the legal rights of each one of my clients," says Attorney Trimble “Every Georgian deserves a committed understanding attorney who is well versed in the laws of our state and who is willing to fight for them.” Attorney Trimble’s varied and accomplished legal career includes work with the North Carolina Justice center, previous Staff Attorney to three Superior Court Judges, former Assistant City Attorney, selection to the Georgia Super Lawyers five years straight, served as Regional Vice President for the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, as well as a Municipal Court Judge, Executive Board Members to several non-profit organizations and most recently Chairperson to the Family Law Section of GABWA.

Chimere Chisolm Trimble is an award-winning attorney and passionate leader in the Georgia legal community, known for her work throughout South Georgia and the Atlanta Metropolitan area. As founder of Chisolm Trimble & Associates, she has been providing legal representation to clients from her offices in Atlanta (Midtown), Douglasville, and Albany. Focusing in the areas of family law, including divorce, custody, spousal / child support, legitimation and estate planning. “I am focused on protecting the legal rights of each one of my clients," says Attorney Trimble “Every Georgian deserves a committed understanding attorney who is well versed in the laws of our state and who is willing to fight for them.” Attorney Trimble’s varied and accomplished legal career includes work with the North Carolina Justice center, previous Staff Attorney to three Superior Court Judges, former Assistant City Attorney, selection to the Georgia Super Lawyers five years straight, served as Regional Vice President for the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, as well as a Municipal Court Judge, Executive Board Members to several non-profit organizations and most recently Chairperson to the Family Law Section of GABWA.